California Chrome Just Misses Triple Crown to Tonalist

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California Chrome, with exercise rider Willie Delgado up, on his way to the main track at Belmont Park.

Image: Al Bello

By Josh Dickey2014-06-07 23:07:20 UTC

California Chrome made a valiant run at the Belmont Stakes on Saturday but came up short of what would've been the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed did it 36 years ago.

The presumed winner was the 11 horse, Tonalist. California Chrome finished fifth after a late charge that ran out of steam.

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